Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER AWARD OF A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO TK ELEVATOR CORPORATION FOR PROJECT NO. 1720 - MODERNIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY CENTER ELEVATOR
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I. SUMMARY
Project No. 1720 - Modernization of the Community Center Elevator is one of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects.
On April 21, 2022, Public Works Engineering through the Purchasing Department issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) 22-15 for Project No. 1720 - Modernization of the Community Center Elevator for the modernization of the elevator which includes installation of new controllers, a new power unit, a new jack, a new car, hoist way, and valve kit. It also includes the installation of a new cab with new door equipment, car fixtures and hall fixtures.
The IFB was advertised on Planet Bids and no bids were received on the due date of May 16, 2022. Upon consulting with the City Attorney, staff was advised that informal bidding could be done, and bids could be solicited directly by reaching out to plan holders and potential bidders. City Staff reached out to all sixteen of the plan holders listed on Planet Bids for a direct proposal, and TK Elevators finally submitted a proposal on November 7, 2022. The proposal in the amount of $194,701.53 was reviewed and staff determined that it is a responsive and acceptable proposal and that TK Elevator is a responsible contractor (Exhibit No. 1).
Staff recommends the award of a Construction Contract with TK Elevator Corporation for a not-to-exceed amount of $194,701.53 (Exhibit No. 2).
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
1. AWARD a Construction Contract to TK Elevator Corporation for Project No. 1720 - Modernization of the Community Center Elevator, for a not-to-exceed amount of $194,701.53.
2. AUTHORIZE the expenditure of construction contingencies in the amount of $29,205 (15%) for any unforeseen construction work and other work that may be necessary to complete...
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